[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E271]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN HONOR OF BILL AND FRANCES HOGAN: TWO OUTSTANDING CITIZENS 
                    CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

                                 ______


                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 1996

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to two 
outstanding citizens, Bill and Frances Hogan, who celebrated their 70th 
wedding anniversary on March 1. Father John Doherty of St. Andrew's 
Church, Bayonne celebrated a special Mass in their honor on Saturday, 
March 2 at noon.
  Saturday's remembrance acknowledged the enormous contributions made 
by Bill and Frances Hogan to their family and community. March was 
destined to be an important month for Mr. and Mrs. Hogan; Frances was 
born on the 14th of the month and Bill on the 26th. On March 1, 1926, 
the future Mr. and Mrs. Hogan were married by Msgr. Charles Doyle in 
the same St. Andrew's Church where their union will be commemorated. On 
that happy day, the bride and groom were attended by Ed and Carrie Van 
Dwight as best man and maid of honor.
  This joyful marriage produced eight children to follow in their 
parents' footsteps of service to the community: Virginia, Donovan, 
Cecilia Van Wagner, Dolores, Matt, Bill, Jerry and Bernadette 
Stuponski. Mr. and Mrs. Hogan are the proud grand-parents of 28 and 
great grand-parents of 19 with 1 more due in May.
  Bill Hogan is a citizen who has distinguished himself with dedication 
to his community in Bayonne. Mr. Hogan was an active participant in the 
administration of his town's judicial system serving as chief court 
clerk for over 25 years. In addition to his duties as father and public 
official, Mr. Hogan was a founder of the Police Athletic League program 
in Bayonne. a sports enthusiast, Mr. Hogan also served as a coach in 
both the Bayonne Little League and Catholic Youth Organization 
programs.
  Frances Hogan is an individual inspired with a commitment to family 
and her fellow citizens. Mrs. Hogan played an integral role in the 
development of her children. As a full-time mother, Mrs. Hogan's 
guidance led to her children becoming responsible community members. 
After her children had grown, Mrs. Hogan went to work for the Bayonne 
Economic Opportunity Foundation. A very religious woman, Mrs. Hogan 
also became an extremely active member of St. Andrew's parish.
  It is an honor to have two such exceptional individuals residing in 
my district. They exemplify the important relationship that exists 
between family and community. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognition of Bill and Frances Hogan's life-long commitment to their 
community and to each other.

                          ____________________